MOT reliability
Honda Xl 350
7 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Honda Xl 350 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 350 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,638 miles.
7
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
186
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 350 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 350 MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes19%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Honda Xl 350 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Honda Xl 350 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 350 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- no lights fitted at the time of test (2 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front brake binding. (2 times)
- Number plate digits slightly undersize. (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Horn week (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a) (1 times)
Honda Xl 350 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,962 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 2,456 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 79,584 |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 72,042 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 8,355 |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 31,430 |
| 1947 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
Honda Xl 350 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Honda Xl 350 vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 350 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); no lights fitted at the time of test; Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a).
The typical Honda Xl 350 in our data has covered around
32,638 miles.
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